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Another Marine joins God's Army
« on: October 06, 2009, 05:54:59 PM »
My Great- Nephew, Corporal Mitchel A. Gibbs, 20 yrs old, was lost Friday evening after an accident with a school bus, near his home, on the way to his base. Eye witnesses have said before impact, he was seen throwing himself over his wife to shield her. He took the worst of the impact. She survived with only minor injuries due to Mitchel's quick action. I will miss him terribly.

The Marines at his base have been wonderful to my family. He will be laid to rest in Burlington, NC this Friday at 2:45pm.

Say a prayer for my family, This is the third soldier from this family.
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Re: Another Marine joins God's Army
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2009, 06:39:56 PM »
That's terrible news.  God bless him & his family & extended family.  I for one, appreciate what these men & women are doing.
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Re: Another Marine joins God's Army
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2009, 07:33:08 PM »
Robert,

You and your family are in our prayers.

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Re: Another Marine joins God's Army
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2009, 11:14:57 PM »
Robert, I am so sorry about you losing your grand-nephew. He died a hero. Please accept my condolences. Bless his family and bless our soldiers living and dead. Semper Fi.
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Re: Another Marine joins God's Army
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2009, 01:48:54 AM »
I am sorry to hear that man. my best wishes to you and your family, Semper fi brother he died Honorably. and with great sacrifice and courage.

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Re: Another Marine joins God's Army
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2009, 05:13:40 PM »
Thanks to all of you for your prayers and kind words :angel:
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Re: Another Marine joins God's Army
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2009, 06:13:11 AM »
Our Prayers and support go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow.... Larry :police:
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Re: Another Marine joins God's Army
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2009, 10:50:22 AM »
This is a very sad irony. These young men in duty put their lives on the line, in harms' way, and are spared only to suffer tragic consequences in unnecessary and tragic accidents. How terrible! May God bless his family in this time of need. I am sorry for your loss.

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